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3Rd Shift Machine Operator Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

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$24 - $28/hr

Corrugated Machine Operator - 3rd Shift (Plus $2.00/hour Shift Differential) Brooklyn Park, MN Employees are Our Greatest Asset Privately held, Great Northern is one of the nation's largest ...

Pratt Industries

Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Stockton, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $20.75/hr

SUMMARY Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating production machines ... Housekeeping and cleaning of work areas - keep clean and free of tripping hazards during shift and ...

Pratt Industries

Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Stockton, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $20.75/hr

SUMMARY Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating production machines ... Housekeeping and cleaning of work areas - keep clean and free of tripping hazards during shift and ...

Consolidated Container

Machine Operator- 3rd Shift

Tracy, CA

$18.25 - $21.75/hr

Location Address: 75 W Valpico Road, Tracy, California 95376 Work Shift: 8hr-3rd Shift (United States of America) The Machine Operator will operate blow-mold/PET/injection molding machines, grinders ...

Altium Packaging LLC

Machine Operator- 3rd Shift

Tracy, CA · On-site

$18.25 - $21.75/hr

Location Address: 75 W Valpico Road, Tracy, California 95376 Work Shift: 8hr-3rd Shift (United States of America)The Machine Operator will operate blow-mold/PET/injection molding machines, grinders ...

TriCom Quest

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Machine Operator at Yakult USA - 1st / 2nd / 3rd shift

Fountain Valley, CA · On-site

$21.50 - $27.50/hr

Salary Range: $21.50 ~ $27.50/hr plus $1.50/hr for 2nd shift, $3.00/hr for 3rd shift additional pay Requirements of the Machine Operator: * A high school diploma or GED. * For Production section, 1 ...

Optimus Group

Machine Operator

Compton, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $20.50/hr

Complete machine operation. * Set up new parts on all machines. * Complete shift machine reports ... Monday-Friday 1st shift: 6 AM- 2:30 PM 2nd shift: 2 PM- 10:30 PM 3rd shift 10 PM-6 AM Weekly Pay

Grillos Midwest

1st Shift Machine Operator

Gardena, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $21.25/hr

Production Supervisor Updated: 10/6/2025 SUMMARY Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the 1st Shift Machine Operator plays a vital role in producing, packaging, and preparing Grillo ...

Refresco

Machine Operator US - 3rd Shift

Modesto, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $21.25/hr

Maintain production flow on machinery by monitoring downstream and upstream issues, supplying raw ... Shift: 3rd Status: Non-Exempt * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance * Health Savings Accounts and ...

thyssenkrupp

Machine Operator 1st shift- TIR

Fresno, CA · On-site

$18.50/hr

Now Hiring: 1st Shift Machine Operator Location: Fresno, CA Pay: Starting at $18.50 per hour Shift ... In the event TK uses professional recruitment services through a third party, offers are always ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for 3rd shift machine operator in California is $18.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.15 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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3rd Shift Machine Operators are employees who operate and monitor machinery during the overnight or late-night shift, typically from late evening to early morning. Their responsibilities include setting up machines, performing routine maintenance, ensuring quality control, and troubleshooting equipment issues. Working the third shift often requires attention to safety protocols, the ability to work independently, and adaptability to a nighttime work schedule. These roles are common in manufacturing, warehouse, and production environments where operations run 24/7.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a 3rd shift machine operator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a 3rd Shift Machine Operator, you need mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent, often with prior manufacturing experience. Familiarity with industrial machinery, safety protocols, and often basic computer systems or machine interface panels is expected. Reliability, problem-solving, and the ability to work independently during overnight hours are important soft skills. These skills ensure safe, efficient operation of equipment, minimal downtime, and consistent production quality during less supervised shifts.

What are some common challenges faced by 3rd shift machine operators and how can they be managed?

3rd Shift Machine Operators often encounter challenges such as maintaining focus during overnight hours, managing fatigue, and adapting to a quieter or less supervised work environment. To overcome these, it’s important to establish a consistent sleep schedule, stay hydrated, and take advantage of scheduled breaks to prevent burnout. Operators are encouraged to communicate regularly with team members across shifts to ensure seamless handovers and address any issues that arise. Many companies offer shift differentials and support programs to help 3rd shift workers manage these challenges effectively.

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Infographic showing various 3Rd Shift Machine Operator job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,721 per year, or $18.1 per hour.

3rd Shift Machine Operator

gnc

On-site

$24 - $28/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

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Company rating: 5.0 out of 10

Based on 155 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Corrugated Machine Operator – 3rd Shift (Plus $2.00/hour Shift Differential)
Brooklyn Park, MN
Employees are Our Greatest Asset
 

Privately held, Great Northern is one of the nation’s largest independent producers of corrugated packaging. For more than five decades, customers have turned to Great Northern Corporation for integrated, comprehensive packaging solutions in industrial, commercial and retail markets.
 

Great Northern exists to live out the core values established by our founders - integrity, personal growth, entrepreneurial spirit, and a shared future.
 

Our vision, "We help our employees win through personal growth and a shared future” is a call to action to deliver on building a people-centric culture, developing leaders from within, and sending people home fulfilled about their role and contributions. The "win" for everyone is a trusting and collaborative culture that helps us be at our best every day.
 

Our mission statement, "We help our customers win by doing what others can't or won't” gives us a clear purpose and raises the bar for performance. Doing what others "can't or won't" for our customers is demonstrated by a willingness to serve customers, value-added partnerships and proactively developing innovative solutions to our customer's challenges.
 

We are excited that you are looking to join our great culture. Here are some details about the position.
 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
 

In addition to excellent wages, Great Northern has a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; paid vacation; paid holidays; profit sharing and 401(k) with company match.
We also offer our employees a safe, clean, friendly environment and room for growth!

Are you looking for a career with an established and stable company? 

Pay/Schedule: 

  • $24/hour - $28/hour depending on experience and qualifications (Plus $2.00/hour Shift Differential)
  • 3rd Shift (Sunday – Thursday 10:15pm – 6:15am) located at 8600 Wyoming Ave. N. in Brooklyn Park 

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, will fit in to the GNC culture and have previous experience or mechanical aptitude.
 

Operating Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

  • High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to read English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure, manuals and order specifications.
  • Ability to add, subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Mechanical and spatial aptitude.
  • Attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
  • Ability to move from task/assignment to another on short notice
  • Flexible to working weekends and over time when needed

This is a safety sensitive position

Great Northern is a tobacco free campus 
Great Northern is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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As the global leader in health and wellness innovation since 1935, GNC motivates people to reach their goals with the most trusted and exciting selection of products in the industry. As #TeamGNC, we work hard to ensure that our consumers come first. We are always cultivating and collaborating on new ideas to bring innovative solutions to the forefront and testing new solutions to translate goals into action. Our team members are advocates for change and innovation. There is no greater gift than good health and no greater satisfaction than helping others to achieve it. Be a part of helping others to Live Well!

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Company size

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Headquarters location

Pittsburgh, PA, US

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